Ashby-de-la-Zuc was the scene for the Moto-Dur-Ed Race on November 13th. Recent heavy rain was intent on making the event a wash-out, but with some sensible thinking and a good location the days racing would get underway with no worries.
The morning was blessed with sunshine, which would hold throughout the day and the first race was set to be on time at 9.30 with the youth race.
The first Pro race would get underway at 10.00am for the first of two 60 minute races, including Stan Watt from Front Row GB and the likes of Tom Sagar, Lewis Belfield and Matt Ridgeway.
Initial conditions were slippery and difficult for the first few corners from the start and as the course crossed into a 2nd large stubble field the ground had a lot more substance. With the full course consisting of primarily stubble field, with a sort section through some woodland it would be surprisingly physical with relentless cornering but well set up to challenge those who were in the mood.
Stan got race one off to a bad start as he was still putting his goggles on when the flag dropped. With a strong group of riders ahead of him, Stan hung onto the back of the pack for the first 20 minutes before a few small mistakes dropped him off and eventually finished 6th out of the 10 Pro starters.
The conditions for race two had dramatically improved with full grip and less wet/mud to cause an problems. Lap times would drop as well with Tom Sagar taking the win with a lap time of 3.17mins and although much faster in race two with less mistakes, Stan ended up in a 3 way battle with the two riders immediately in front of him after catching them with 3 laps to go. The last lap saw the 3 riders battle at every corner but coming from the back Stan couldn't find the passing move and ended race two in 7th.
Good effort to the Fast Eddy crew for a well thought out and differing event.
As always thanks to:
Ivan
Derrick @ Edmondson Racing
Rob @ Talon
Adventure Spec
Voltcom Group
Last but not least Abigail for all the support on every corner
FRGB
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